Almost or Allmost

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Almost (not Allmost).

Correct Spelling

Almost

Incorrect Spelling

Allmost

How common is this error?

There are 66,500 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Allmost'. 'Allmost' ranks in the top 100 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 137 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word "almost" is primarily used as an adverb. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating that something is very close to happening or being true but not quite. The definition of "almost" is "nearly but not completely; not quite."

Examples of almost being used in a sentence:

Correct She almost missed her flight due to the heavy traffic.
Incorrect She allmost missed her flight due to the heavy traffic.
Correct The cake was almost perfect, but it could have used a bit more icing.
Incorrect The cake was allmost perfect, but it could have used a bit more icing.
Correct They almost finished the project ahead of schedule, but a last-minute issue came up.
Incorrect They allmost finished the project ahead of schedule, but a last-minute issue came up.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Almost

What is its origin?

The word 'almost' originates from the combination of the Old English word 'eall' meaning 'all' and 'mǣne' meaning 'to be mean or small.' It has evolved over time to represent proximity or near completeness.

How do you pronounce almost?

The word 'almost' is pronounced as /ˈɔːl.moʊst/ in phonetic transcription. It typically sounds like "awl-moast" in American English.

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'almost' can be used in a sentence such as, "I almost finished my homework before dinner." It is important to spell 'almost' correctly, as common misspellings include 'almoust' or 'almoast,' and it should be used to indicate that something is very close to happening or being true but not quite so. Additionally, ensure that it's not confused with similar phrases that convey a different degree of certainty or completion.

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.